Engaged in the open

Emily Blunt and John Krasinski were also at the 24 Hour Play last night in New York, all loved up and adorable and publicly together since announcing their engagement. Emily is in town shooting The Adjustment Bureau with Matt Damon. John is spending his spare time off from with her when not required on The Office.

Many of you have written to plead for John’s inclusion as a candidate for the Sexiest Man Alive. I don’t dispute that he’s a dreamboat…but remember, it’s about predicting who will win the title, not about who you want to win the title.

And, frankly, I don’t think it’s much of a discussion.

John Krasinski is an actor on a sitcom with an ensemble cast. He cannot carry a project on his own. He is a supporting actor. The SMA is not a supporting actor. The SMA is a Leading Man. A headliner. It only makes sense. Why would the Sexiest Man Alive make a living out of second billing?